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1. Holiday Retail Predictions

   

   Will the housing slump and credit crunch affect consumer spending? (236 days ago)

2. The Dollar Drops

   

   Rate changes bring a diminished dollar. What does this mean for the economy? (237 days ago)

3. More for Your Money

   

   Prices at retail outlets dropped in August, but might the dip be short-lived? (238 days ago)

4. The Slow Road to the Office

   

   Traffic study: On average, drivers spend 38 hours a year commuting to work. (239 days ago)

5. Preview of Fed Meeting

   

   The volatile economy has investors thinking about Federal Reserve’s next move. (240 days ago)

6. Champagne That Comes Up Short

   

   Because of a rapidly growing market, producers can’t keep up with the demand. (275 days ago)

7. July: A Month for Shopping

   

   According to a government report, retail sales grew by three-tenths of a percent. (276 days ago)

8. Coal: America's No. 1 Energy Source

   

   Most Americans may not realize which energy source provides most of our power. (278 days ago)

9. Small Sales for Big Retailers

   

   Some of the nation’s largest retailers are reporting mediocre sales. (279 days ago)

10. Builders Hit by Housing Slump

    

    Home construction companies post significant drops in sales. (280 days ago)

11. Relief at the Pump

    

    Gas prices drop as oil refineries stabilize after maintenance. (281 days ago)

12. Back-to-School Shopping

    

    Stores anticipate strong sales on traditional items and electronics. (292 days ago)

13. Stock Market Drops

    

    A significant loss hits the Dow due to negative housing market news. (293 days ago)

14. Tough Mortgage Market

    

    Bank credit and loans are one cause contributing to the housing sales slump. (294 days ago)

15. Raise in Minimum Wage

    

    The nation’s lowest-paid workers will receive a 70-cent wage increase. (295 days ago)

16. Americans Hard at Work

    

    Americans take half as many vacation days as Canadianans. (296 days ago)

17. Automakers Start Union Negotiations

    

    Execs of the big three automakers enter talks on union contracts. (299 days ago)

18. Checking the U.S. Economy's Pulse

    

    Corporate earnings report shows which sectors put a drag on the economy. (300 days ago)

19. Adding Green July Fourth

    

    Americans scramble to stores to purchase food, fireworks and patriotic gear. (316 days ago)

20. The iPHONE Frenzy Continues

    

    The Apple Corp. hopes that the new iPhone will add to it’s musical empire. (318 days ago)